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Garrecht, Francis Arthur
Born September 11, 1870, in Walla Walla, WA
Died August 11, 1948
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on May 4, 1933, to a seat vacated by Frank H. Rudkin. Confirmed by the Senate on May 16, 1933, and received commission on May 19, 1933. Service terminated on August 11, 1948, due to death.
Education:
Read law, 1894
Professional Career:
Died August 11, 1948
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on May 4, 1933, to a seat vacated by Frank H. Rudkin. Confirmed by the Senate on May 16, 1933, and received commission on May 19, 1933. Service terminated on August 11, 1948, due to death.
Education:
Read law, 1894
Professional Career:
Private practice, Walla Walla, Washington, 1895-1913
State representative, Washington, 1911-1913
U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, 1914-1921
Lecturer on waters, Gonzaga University, 1911-1924
Private practice, Spokane, Washington, 1922-1932
Legal adviser, Gov. Clarence D. Martin, Washington, 1933
Member, Conference of Senior Circuit Judges (now Judicial Conference of the United States), 1945-1947